quick question, where is the best place to put the JACKSTANDS on the RX8 at the front? the manual states to put them on the side where you put the car jack to lift the car up but ive read from rx8club that the side points are not too sturdy, and should put the jackstands somewhere else more sturdy instead. So, other than the side, where can i put the jackstands when i’m lifting just the front? Is it possible you can video tape showing where is the best spot? i would really appreciate it thanks
This video was VITAL me changing my brakes on my RX8. Thanks for the DIY post. Much better than the other rx8 brake video on youtube. The guy who did the last set didn’t align the pin on the brake with the piston and it wore totally crooked, so that was a good tip or I wouldn’t have known what was wrong. Expect to see more from you.
do you have experience with Hawk brake pads? If i want to replace my rear brake pads with Hawk brand, do i need to replace the rotors too? or could i still use my oem rotors if they are still in good shape.
Thanks….I’ll look for that tool at my local autozone. My car is automatic. I’m assuming the automatic trans fluid replacement is thru the fill bolt and drain bolt. I read that it will take less 2 quarts…of cause not all the fluid will drain out…some will remain in the torque converter…is that correct? Thanks again…
You should be able to get the tool at any auto parts store, should be pretty cheap, maybe $6.99? plugs and MT transmission fluid are pretty straight forward – you might consider replacing your plug wires at the same time you do the plugs, mine needed to be replaced..
Nice….DIY video!!!….where can I buy that tool to twist the rear pistons? and Cost??? I’ve replaced my front brakes on my 04 RX8, but not the rear.. My next DIY will be auto trans fluid and spark plugs replacement (have not change them. car at 54,000 miles). Any advice you can give me before I tackle them would be greatly appreciative…thanks
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wow thanks, I have changed tons of brake on my domestic car this was my first time with the mazda. I wished they all worked like that
i wish i had your garage
wouldnt really call this a diy seeing as you dont say what your doing while your doing it
Thanks for this pal!! very useful.
Great video, thanks for the refresher!!
quick question, where is the best place to put the JACKSTANDS on the RX8 at the front? the manual states to put them on the side where you put the car jack to lift the car up but ive read from rx8club that the side points are not too sturdy, and should put the jackstands somewhere else more sturdy instead. So, other than the side, where can i put the jackstands when i’m lifting just the front? Is it possible you can video tape showing where is the best spot? i would really appreciate it thanks
This video was VITAL me changing my brakes on my RX8. Thanks for the DIY post. Much better than the other rx8 brake video on youtube. The guy who did the last set didn’t align the pin on the brake with the piston and it wore totally crooked, so that was a good tip or I wouldn’t have known what was wrong. Expect to see more from you.
do you have experience with Hawk brake pads? If i want to replace my rear brake pads with Hawk brand, do i need to replace the rotors too? or could i still use my oem rotors if they are still in good shape.
ok…thanks.
you’ll need to check the factory service manual for the exact procedure(s). I have the MT version and don’t have any experience with the AT models.
Thanks….I’ll look for that tool at my local autozone. My car is automatic. I’m assuming the automatic trans fluid replacement is thru the fill bolt and drain bolt. I read that it will take less 2 quarts…of cause not all the fluid will drain out…some will remain in the torque converter…is that correct? Thanks again…
You should be able to get the tool at any auto parts store, should be pretty cheap, maybe $6.99? plugs and MT transmission fluid are pretty straight forward – you might consider replacing your plug wires at the same time you do the plugs, mine needed to be replaced..
Nice….DIY video!!!….where can I buy that tool to twist the rear pistons? and Cost??? I’ve replaced my front brakes on my 04 RX8, but not the rear.. My next DIY will be auto trans fluid and spark plugs replacement (have not change them. car at 54,000 miles). Any advice you can give me before I tackle them would be greatly appreciative…thanks
great video thanks !!!! head cam is awesome